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September 12, 2019 -- Partner Colin Tanner will speak at the Public Employer Labor Relations Association of California's 10th Annual Training Conference being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort in Cathedral City from Wednesday, September 25 through Friday, September 27, 2019. He will discuss “The ‘California Rule’ Under Attack Still Stands – For Now,” exploring and explaining the unique history of the California Rule and what it means for future public sector pension benefits as the Rule is tested in ongoing litigation in state and federal courts. Colin will be speaking from 9:30 – 10:45 am on Friday, September 27th.

September 12, 2019 -- Partners Colin Tanner and Tiffany Israel will speak at the 50th California Special Districts Association Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase being held at the Anaheim Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, Wednesday, September 25 through Saturday, September 28, 2019. They will discuss “Independent Contractor Do’s and Don’ts,” exploring and explaining the regulations special districts need to know and comply with, from selecting to using and paying independent contractors. Colin and Tiffany will be speaking from 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday the 26th.

August 21, 2019 -- Partner Anne Lanphar will be a panelist at the Crocker Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Her panel will explore a range of issues shaping real estate law and finance, including Opportunity Zones, cannabis regulations, LIBOR, HVCRE, CFIUS, and related topics.

January 7, 2019 -- Partner Joe Pannone will present an AB 1234 ethics program at the Mosquito & Vector Control Association of California Annual Conference in partnership with the Community Services District Association.

January 7, 2019 --
G. Ross Trindle, III, a Partner in the Riverside Office and member of the Cannabis Practice Group of Aleshire & Wynder, has been invited to provide a two-hour block of training and discussion to law enforcement executives at the Imperial County law enforcement symposium on January 29, 2019 at the Quechan Casino Resort in Yuma, Arizona.

December 10, 2018 -- Equity Partner June S. Ailin will be speaking at the 21st annual CLE International Eminent Domain Focus on California. The conference will take place January 31-February 1, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Los Angeles located at 120 S. Los Angeles Street. Ms. Ailin will be speaking on “What Could Go Wrong? Dealing with Unintended Outcomes of Well-Intended Property Acquisition Decisions.” The presentation will be based on experiences from Ms. Ailin’s 25 plus years of representing public agency clients in real property acquisition and eminent domain.

December 5, 2018 -- We are pleased to announce that partner Shannon Chaffin was appointed City Attorney for Yuba City on December 4, 2018. Associate Roy Santos will serve as the Assistant City Attorney.

December 5, 2018 -- Partner Colin J. Tanner and Senior Associate Michael Huston will be speakers at the 2018 CALPELRA Annual Conference being held December 5-7, 2018 at the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey, California. Mr. Tanner and Mr. Huston will be speaking on the topic “Navigating The CalPERS Administrative Appeals Process.” The presentation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.

October 10, 2018 -- We are pleased to announce that our partner, Adrian Guerra, has been appointed City Attorney for the City of Grand Terrace, and our associate, Robert Khuu, has been appointed as Assistant City Attorney. Known as the “Blue Mountain City,” Grand Terrace is located in the southern portion of San Bernardino County and nestled between two mountain ranges: the Blue Mountain to the east and the La Loma Hills to the west.